as in difference
the quality or state of being different
the discrepancy of the calculations of my bill by the hotel and myself was a matter of concern
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Recent Examples of discrepancy
Part of the reason for the discrepancy is that the LAO adopted a more conservative outlook on tax revenue from residents’ stock market earnings.
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Ethan Varian, Mercury News, 9 Jan. 2026
Similar discrepancies played out throughout the county, where people living in lower-income communities – even neighborhoods – were far more likely to catch, and sometimes die from, COVID-19 than their higher-income neighbors.
—Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 9 Jan. 2026
But the organization takes issue with the discrepancies that have emerged between responsible gaming standards under the state and federal betting frameworks, Wogoman said in an interview last fall.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Rice said the discrepancy comes down to a mix of shot selection and a certain intangible.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 9 Jan. 2026
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Ethan Varian, Mercury News, 9 Jan. 2026
Similar discrepancies played out throughout the county, where people living in lower-income communities – even neighborhoods – were far more likely to catch, and sometimes die from, COVID-19 than their higher-income neighbors.
—Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 9 Jan. 2026
But the organization takes issue with the discrepancies that have emerged between responsible gaming standards under the state and federal betting frameworks, Wogoman said in an interview last fall.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Rice said the discrepancy comes down to a mix of shot selection and a certain intangible.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 9 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for discrepancy
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Wrought Studio Lawandra Modern Upholstered Swivel Storage Chair To the naked eye, this may seem like a typical upholstered chair, but there’s one sneaky detail that makes a world of difference.—
Ali Faccenda,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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That’s for the college game, where the head coach is the star and the difference between the haves and have-nots is massive.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
12 Jan. 2026
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How can the sense of an absolute union of all matter be reconciled with the endless multiplicity and distinctness of it?—
Christian Wiman,
Harpers Magazine,
30 Dec. 2025
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However, a few hours with Air Riders reveals the nuance and depth of its gameplay, the distinctness of this flavor of racing game and its sensory, chaotic, and strategic appeal.—
Ryan Gaur,
Rolling Stone,
19 Nov. 2025
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As to the non-final action, one problem for the A’s is that the marks fail to show enough distinctiveness.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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Judean culture had been transformed by Greek influence for centuries, but Antiochus attempted to quash Judean religious distinctiveness altogether.—
Joshua Shanes,
The Conversation,
11 Dec. 2025
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In another example of the cultural diversity found in his work, his Revolutionary War paintings make a point of including Black regiments when applicable.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
7 Jan. 2026
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Here’s my short list of the best diversity stories of the past year published in The Star.—
Mara Williams,
Kansas City Star,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Discrepancy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discrepancy. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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